Iva vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iva

Girl #2,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

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Girl #2,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Iva Rank #2,169

Alex Rank #2,172

Iva is more popular, ranked #2169 vs #2172 for Alex.

Is Iva or Alex more popular?

Iva is more popular, ranked #2169 compared to Alex at #2172 in the United States.

What do Iva and Alex mean?

Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin). Alex means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Iva and Alex boy or girl names?

Iva is primarily a girl name. Alex is primarily a girl name.